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Can you tell me how i could get my gums to heal faster from chewing tobacco?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Stop Chewing: That's the first step. Then see a dentist to determine if any damage was done to the soft tissue, teeth, and bone. A that time you can also have a screening for oral cancer.

Answered 5/10/2015

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Poison: Tobacco in any form is not safe, it's poison. It will eventually kill you. First quit smoking, chewing, sniffing. Stop damaging your body. Second, see your Dentist for an evaluation of the damage you've done so far, and what, if anything, can be done to stop the deterioration..

Answered 5/17/2014

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Chew tobacco : In 97% potentially precancerous oral lesions (leukoplakia) caused by chewing tobacco heal completely 6 weeks after quitting the habit. There is no way to resolve lesions more quickly. Unfortunately, many people belief that chewing tobacco it is a 'healthier alternative' to smoking cigarettes. It is a fact that long-term smokeless tobacco use is a risk for oral cancer. Ask your PCP for Zyban (bupropion) Rx.

Answered 11/28/2017

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